SPANISH
III & IV
Grades 11-12
Credit 1
Prerequisites:
Independent study by teacher approval only. Student should have completed
Spanish II/III. Juniors given preference over upperclassmen at registration to
accommodate the student whose goal is four
(4) years of study.
Spanish III builds upon the
groundwork laid in Spanish II. Since
fluency in speaking has been accomplished in Spanish I and II, Spanish III
focuses on the ability to communicate with a native speaker by increasing the
student's capacity to hear, speak, read and write intermediate level material.
Continues the cultural study introduced in Spanish II.
More difficult projects are required, i.e. written and verbal
translations, skits. Grading is
based upon heard, spoken, read and written work.
Spanish Club and travel to Spain or Mexico are options.
Spanish dictionary is recommended and can be ordered through the
teacher for $6.00
Spanish IV students are preparing for taking the Spanish
college placement test. Focuses on
the ability to converse fluently with a native speaker while continuing to study
grammar and culture. Students are
asked to take a leadership role, i.e. tutoring Spanish I-III students.
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